MusicIP Headless - Install on Windows 10

Why use Headless mode?

Using Headless mode is primarily used if you use other programs or hardware devices with MusicIP, such as Squeezebox. It allows MusicIP to run in the background as a service without the requirement of having the GUI interface open to utilise its functionality.
You only then need to bring up the GUI interface for advanced functions such as archiving analysis within a music file.

How to install MusicIP in Headless mode on Windows 10

Assumptions

MusicIP Version 1.9

Note there is a difference between 32/64bit Windows Versions and the Program Files directory.

For 64bit it's; Program Files (x86)

Therefore MusicIP will install at this default file location;

C:\Program Files (x86)\MusicIP\MusicIP Mixer

My Login User name is Spicefly

The first part, follows exactly the same process as for installing on XP etc. We are working on the assumption that you have already installed MusicIP and worked out how to scan your music and now want to install MusicIP headless mode.

Install with the default settings.
Allow MusicIP to analyse the music collection.
Turn off the Service Settings in the main GUI
File -> Preferences -> Services
Untick all settings and change Services Port to 10003

This now ensures that the GUI side of MusicIP doesn't interfere with the headless mode.

Installing the Headless Mode

Screenshots are for Windows 10. You >> MUST << run the Command Prompt in Administrator Mode.

Scroll down to Test Mix and Click the Test Mix Creation, you should now receive a list of songs.

Congratulations MusicIP is now running in Headless mode and you do not need to have the GUI open to produce mixes!

ADDITIONAL maybe requiredIt has been reported that the GUI needs to be changed to run in Administrator mode so that the cache is updated correctly. I did some very quick and limited testing and I didnt need to do this, but please try it if you are having problems. Especially if you are using EAC (If you are prompted a lot with security warnings when you do administrator tasks then you probably have this enabled. Use google for further info)

On the desktop, Right Click the MusicIP Mixer icon and select Properties
Tick the boxes as shown below, Compatibility mode and Privilege Level, Click Ok and try again!